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Peter Dolman
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 Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: Who will you vote for in Calne North Unitary Elections |
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A question for all those who live in Calne North Ward and are elgible to vote in the Unitary Authority elections on June 4th.
This will be, possibly, the only opinion poll for the ward and it will be interesting to see if it accurately predicts the result.
Another first for Calnetalk.com
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I did vote for myself, as I will on June 4th.
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It should be an interesting local election for the members of Calnetalk because they have been reading the views of two of the proposed candidates and maybe even swayed in who they were going to vote for. Let's just hope that apathy doesn't strike too much at this election. 
As a quick aside, what is the usual turnout for an election of this sort? Percentage wise?
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 6:18 am Post subject: |
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The turnout for "County Council" elections is normally greater than that for town/parish or district council, but after the revelations of the last week I am not sure what is going to happen.
I have encountered considerable anger towards "politicians" and claims from individuals that they will not vote again.
The MP's expenses scandal is likely to run for some time to come and will hopefully lead to reform of Parliament, its been a gravy train for to long. A fully transparent process is needed so that we can all see exactly what is being paid to our representatives. They receive several different allowances of which only one is being investigated!
I hope that apathy does not strike to deep, no matter who you vote for please take time to vote.
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Surely someone will vote for me? (other than myself that is)
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Round where I live (in Seend Cleeve - about 9 miles from Calne) I have not had one electoral leaflet dropped through my door or even had a candidate turn up on my door step to offer me their views on what is wrong with our local community and how they intend to put it right. At least on here we have two very passionate people in the shape of Peter and Roger (Chuck) intent on improving the lives of the local community. I just wish we had some body round these parts with the same amount of drive. 
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| Peter Dolman wrote: | | Surely someone will vote for me? (other than myself that is) |
problem is peter you are to closed minded .
certain things i do agree with you on.other subjects you seem far to closed minded to seek other optians .shame really cos i cant stand the cons |
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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Local Lass the problem is that I cannot agree with you all the time as that means I am disagreeing with others.
I assure you that I am open minded and prepared to accept other points of view but only if there is a strong arguement to do so.
I am also prepared to express my point of view and stand my corner.
An example being my stance over the playing field and the proposed community hall. I resigned from being deputy mayor and argued against building on the playing field. I then received many declarations of support from residents. Over the next 2 years I kept arguing and working away at lobbying councillors untill they changed their minds. In part because of my determination but also because of the large number of residents who also did not want the field built on.
Many people believe I am still on the town council even through I was not elected in 2007. I attend many council meeting (more than some councillors) I am being contacted all the times by residents with problems they want someone to help them with.
There are times when you need to be strong, Calne has been the poor relation for to long when it comes to the handing out a cash and goodies. If elected I will fight tooth & nail on behalf of Calne that you can be sure of.
We need strong local representation, I and others believe that I am the person to do so!
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| Peter Dolman wrote: | Local Lass the problem is that I cannot agree with you all the time as that means I am disagreeing with others.
I assure you that I am open minded and prepared to accept other points of view but only if there is a strong arguement to do so.
I am also prepared to express my point of view and stand my corner. ! |
Peter you asked a question i answered it.It is nothing to do with a agreeing with people .#
my comment with regard to the fact that you have a closed mind still stands .take for example school road and the number of cars .
your answer if you have have to take your child to school by car ,take to a school where you can walk.hardley a solution.
there are other comments on the board which are also closed minded .
as a councilor the public need to know that you would do your best for them and seek optians to there problems. not dismiss them .but look for all optians. |
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Peter Dolman
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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so we will have to agree to differ on some issues.
the only way in my opinion, as a local resident, to resolve the traffic problems is to have less car journeys. its the most practical solution and will not cost me anything, most of the other (solutions) will cost money.
you disagree as you are part of the problem, sorry I don't want to offend but thats the truth.
I suspect that I am not the only person who has the same opinion as me.
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